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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.89, 3,323.82 and 676.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.89, 3,323.82 and 676.89 is: 1,015.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.89 : 3,323.82 = 676.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.89/3,323.82 = 676.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.89x = 3,323.82 × 676.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.89x = 2,249,860.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,860.52/2,215.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.33

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